Oct 28, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a peace agreement with Ukraine, calling on both Moscow and Kyiv to reach a settlement prior to winter. Speaking after separate discussions with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump emphasized the need for both leaders to negotiate mutually acceptable terms to halt the conflict.

Zelensky described his exchange with Trump as productive, noting that both Washington and Kyiv aim to bring the war to an end in the coming months. Ukrainian officials maintain that any potential resolution must ensure national security and stop Russian military actions. Meanwhile, Trump expressed confidence following his phone call with Putin that the Kremlin is open to reaching a deal.

Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that both Moscow and Kyiv have consented to suspend strikes against energy facilities. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an official decree removing the nation's prosecutor general from office.

On the battlefield, casualties continue to rise. Ukrainian regional leaders stated that Russian bombardments in the Kherson area killed two people and wounded 14 others. In Russia, officials claimed seven individuals sustained injuries following Ukrainian drone operations in Sochi and the Belgorod border region.

Concurrently, European Union leadership extended existing sanctions against Russia. Commenting on a Russian strike targeting a train near Ukraine's border with Poland, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot asserted that the act aimed to sow fear and division among European states.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

The fourth Sarajevo Security Conference and the First Balkan Shield 2026 defense exhibition gathered over 300 security and diplomatic experts in Bosnia and Herzegovina to address European defense issues.

During discussions, EUROCONTROL military adviser Major General Karsten Stoye identified low-altitude drones as the chief new threat to European airspace safety over the next five years. Addressing naval strategy, NATO Rear Admiral Van Zanten emphasized the integration of artificial intelligence and uncrewed platforms, stating that "the future belongs to drones."

Concurrently, officials from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced the upcoming opening of two new military production plants. Government representatives noted that domestic defense output doubled over the past three years, aiming to boost international exports and bolster national security.

Sources: Avaz, FENA, HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix

Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks across five districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, leaving five people dead and 16 others injured, according to local emergency service personnel.

The bombardment heavily impacted the Kamianske district, where three fatalities and five injuries were recorded. In the Pavlohrad district, two civilians were killed and seven sustained injuries. Additional casualties and infrastructural damage were reported in Nikopol, where emergency crews responded to multiple blazes triggered by shelling.

Rescue personnel remain active across affected communities as damage assessments continue.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă.

An investigation examining over 83,000 filings on Ireland's lobbying register since 2020 has revealed that at least 63 former politicians and senior civil servants engaged in lobbying activities aimed at their former government colleagues.

The findings draw attention to the "revolving door" phenomenon within Irish public administration, where former decision-makers transition into private advocacy roles. Although current ethics frameworks include restrictions and cooling-off periods to mitigate potential conflicts of interest, official records indicate frequent direct contacts between former officials and active policy-makers on behalf of commercial and interest groups.

The disclosure has renewed debate surrounding the enforcement of post-employment ethics rules and highlighted calls for stricter oversight of post-government lobbying in Ireland.

Sources: The Journal.